Driver
NT 830 • Greater Darwin
About Driver
Driver is a suburban locality within the City of Palmerston in the Greater Darwin region of the Northern Territory. Established as part of Palmerston's planned expansion, it sits at an elevation of 28 metres with a population of approximately 2,747 as of the 2021 Census. The suburb has a diverse demographic profile, with residents of Australian, Filipino, Nepalese, and Indigenous backgrounds reflecting the multicultural character of the Darwin satellite city. The median household income of around 03,000 per year aligns with the broader Palmerston area's relatively high wages, reflecting the Territory's elevated cost-of-living allowances.
Driver is a family-oriented suburb offering a comfortable suburban lifestyle with access to Palmerston's amenities including shopping centres, schools, parks, and sporting facilities. The Palmerston Recreation Centre and Palmerston City Centre are within easy reach. Residents benefit from the City of Palmerston's growing infrastructure, with Darwinbus orbital routes connecting the suburb to the Palmerston Interchange and onward to Darwin CBD. The tropical climate, affordable housing relative to Darwin, and community feel make Driver popular with young families and defence personnel stationed at nearby RAAF Base Darwin.
Driver falls under postcode 830 and is governed by Palmerston Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Drysdale electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Palmerston Orbital services (Darwinbus) — Palmerston Interchange via Bakewell, Rosebery, Moulden, Driver approx. 15-25 min to Palmerston Interchange
- Route 8 (Darwinbus) — Darwin CBD via Palmerston Interchange approx. 45-55 min to Darwin CBD
Commute to Darwin CBD
🛣️ No rail service in Darwin/Palmerston. Darwinbus connects via Palmerston Interchange. Stuart Highway is the main arterial road.
Suburban layout requires a car for most errands, though local bus services offer a viable connection to Palmerston and Darwin.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
No schools listed for this postcode.
Housing 2021 Census
75 state housing + 3 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. Philippines 121
- 2. Nepal 71
- 3. India 67
- 4. England 63
- 5. New Zealand 49
- 6. Indonesia 36
- 7. China 22
- 8. Thailand 21
- 9. Papua New Guinea 16
- 10. Taiwan 16
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)